Cynthia Coughlin Hennessey

I never in a million years thought I would need a lawyer for a Workers Comp injury. I am a pharmaceutical sales rep and I fell down 5 stairs while carrying a load of work materials, I hurt my neck and couldn’t work. Workers Comp tried to deny this at first. It was then that I knew I needed a lawye...r. I researched and read up on every Workers Comp lawyer in St. Louis. I found Cynthia Hennessey, and I liked that she was a Nurse, a lawyer and also had worked for the insurance companies before. As well, I liked all the great reviews. I met with her, and immediately I knew I was in good hands. She was so nice and professional, I was sure I made a great choice. She filed for a hardship and won. So I started getting paid for the time I was missing. Workers Comp tried several more tricks to mess with me, but with each one, Cynthia immediately fought back, dragged them into court and won. My case ended with a good settlement. Of course my neck will never be the same again. But I was very, very happy to have had Cynthia as my lawyer and would use her again.

Two years ago I slipped on an icy walkway while making a delivery for work (I am a truck driver). I didn’t know any lawyers. I was referred to Cynthia Hennessey from my friend at work. He hired Cynthia for a case and had nothing but great things to say about her. I wound up needing surgery on my... neck for a disc and my shoulder for a rotator cuff repair. By the time I was done treating, work wouldn’t take me back because I wasn’t 100% and I was pretty sure I couldn’t get any other company to hire me at 57 years old with these injuries. Cynthia fought Workman’s Comp to get me benefits from them. Then she fought Social Security Disability. Meanwhile we also had a case against the company that owned the property (I can’t say who because it is confidential). We had a formal mediation for that case in front of a judge, and wound up getting a very good settlement that compensates me for my wages and other benefits that I am out as well as for pain and suffering. Cynthia was always very nice to deal with. I never felt like I was bothering her when I called, and I called a lot. I have heard a lot of horror stories from other people about their lawyers, but Cynthia was great. I highly recommend her

I went to Cynthia’s Workers’ Comp. 101 workshop in Collinsville because the lawyer I had wasn’t doing anything on my case. I learned more that evening than I ever thought possible. I fired my lawyer the next day and hired Cynthia. Cynthia had my case filed and ready for trial in 6 months. My ...other lawyer sat on it for a year. Cynthia was far better in court than the insurance company’s lawyer. He was unprepared, fumbled and stuttered and I could tell the judge just didn’t like him. Cynthia was extremely prepared, she had everything indexed and ready to go. Everything the Judge asked, Cynthia knew the answer to. It was obvious that the Judge liked her and respected her, that was clear. We got a great result from the trial judge. I was just very happy that I went to that workshop and met Cynthia. I highly recommend her.

I attended the Workers Comp 101 workshop that Cynthia Hennessey spoke at. I learned so much, and I knew then that I wanted her to handle my case as I was in over my head. I had no idea how the insurance companies play hardball with work injuries. Cynthia was extremely nice to work with. As a nurse... and a lawyer I knew I was in good hands with her. My case went to mediation, at which time Cynthia argued the case to the judge and we got a very good and very fair settlement. I would definitely use Cynthia again if I needed a lawyer.

Cynthia Hennessey handled my daughter’s car accident case. I was very nervous hiring a lawyer for her as she is only 18. I knew she needed a lawyer and would not be treated fairly by the insurance company. I admit I liked that Cynthia is a nurse and a woman. I thought she would be more understandin...g and compassionate with my daughter’s injuries. I was right with that. She was so nice to my daughter, she spent hours getting to know her, and making her feel comfortable. I was right that the insurance company for the other driver was terrible. My daughter was not at fault, did nothing wrong, and was badly hurt. The whole accident was a horrible situation for us, but Cynthia is very agressive with them and in the end got us a great settlement at mediation that we were very happy with. I highly recommend her.